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Barthez ready for playing return

NANTES, Dec14 (SW) – Former France international Fabien Barthez is ready to step back onto the playing field just months after announcing his retirement.

"He has not signed anything yet but it is being processed," confirmed Barthez's lawyer.

Nantes are looking to add the experienced custodian to the squad after a horror start to the season and the indifferent form of youngster Vladimir Stojkovic.

Nantes management believe that the 35-year-old Barthez can quickly step into first team duties to take the pressure off Stojkovic, whilst teaching the youngster the tricks of the trade between the posts.